Provided are a novel low-molecular-weight compound that suppresses production of induction type MMPs, particularly MMP-9, rather than production of hemostatic type MMP-2, as well as a prophylactic/therapeutic drug for autoimmune diseases or osteoarthritis. An amide derivative represented by the following formula (I)
wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
提供了一种新颖的低分子量化合物,可以抑制诱导型
MMPs(特别是
MMP-9)的产生,而不是止血型
MMP-2的产生,以及用于自身免疫疾病或骨关节炎的预防/治疗药物。该化合物是以下式子(I)所表示的
酰胺衍
生物,其中每个符号如规范所定义,或其药理学上可接受的盐。